The library will be closed Saturday, September 1 - Monday, September 3 for the Labor Day holiday. We will re-open Tuesday, September 4 at 10 am. have a safe and enjoyable holiday!
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Labor Day Closing
Aug 30, 2012
Susan
Nominate Your Library...…and support those unsung heroes of story time!
Help promote early literacy by logging on Lego's
website readbuildplay.com and nominate our library. The winning library receives $5,000. The top 200 get innovative early literacy toolkits. Nominations accepted through October 1, 2012. Thanks for your support.
Aug 17, 2012
Marilyn
Thank You!
Thank you to all the voters, volunteers, library patrons and those who supported the Library Millage. We are grateful for your show of support. We look forward to many more years of providing exceptional service to our community. - The Library Staff
Aug 8, 2012
Marilyn
Donate to Starfish Community Baby Shower
Starfish Family Services is holding a Baby Shower on Aug. 30 for parents in need. A donation box is in the lobby of the library near the Lost & Found/Book Return area. Suggested items for donation are listed on the box, but practical items like diapers and wipes are especially needed.
Aug 3, 2012
Andy
Want to watch the Olympics?
If you're interested in finding out what the television schedule is for Olympic events, look at the TV listings and follow prompts to enter your zip code, cable provider and specific NBC channel. You can find out what events are being shown daily or find out when your favorite event is scheduled to be on.
Jul 28, 2012
Tara
Election Information
If you're looking for information about the candidates and proposals on the August 7 ballot, please check the League of Women Voters website http://www.lwvmi.org/. Click on the VOTE411.org box. Select Michigan in the drop-down menu in the On Your Ballot section. You will need to input your address to get your actual ballot.
Jul 18, 2012
Susan
Teen Art Contest Deadline Extended!
Teens, the deadline for the Own the Night Art Contest has been extended to August 4. Pick up a Registration form and turn in your art at the reference desk.
Jul 11, 2012
Tara
Museum Adventure pass is back!
Museum Adventure Pass is back and this year it is completely online! Go to http://eventkeeper.com/pages/tln/ to start your adventure and make sure you select "The Library Network" as your Library Group. You will use your library card number to check your pass out online and then print it out to take to the available meeting of your choice.
Jun 27, 2012
Kristy
Child Nutrition Program
The Child Nutrition Program has established a Summer Food Service Program that will feed children who are 18 years or younger during the summer months (when school in not in session). The program is open from Monday through Friday from June 18th to August 10th (There will be no service the week of July 2nd-6th). See local schools and times that are offering this program.
Jun 19, 2012
Kristy
Teen Summer Reading Kick-Off
Our Teen Summer Reading Program starts this Saturday, June 16th. Earn prizes for reading over the summer and enter to win a different gift card each week. The theme this year is "Own the Night," so look forward to ghost hunters, horror movies, bats, and more! The program is open to grades 6-12. To kick-off the program, from 1 to 3pm this Saturday, teens can have their tarot cards read in the Teen Area.
Bring the whole family because the Adult Summer Reading Challenge and the Children's Summer Reading Program also start this Saturday. Kids can come register for Dream Big- READ! between 10am and 4pm at our fun kick-off event.
Jun 13, 2012
Liz